Kaitlin Cunningham, Staff Writer The Diversity and Equity Center (DEC), is located on the second floor of Harned Hall on the Saint Martin’s campus. The furnishings of the center consist of a table, some chairs, and a whiteboard with fun drawings or sayings left by students. Art created by members of the DEC adornsContinue reading “The Diversity and Equity Center: A history of cultural welcome “
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Friday Faculty Lunch: Small scale technology to improve education
Colin Rivera, Staff Writer On Friday Feb. 14, Terry Hickey, Ph.D., and Eric Boyer, Ph.D., presented to Saint Martin’s faculty ways they found could increase classroom engagement. As faculty of the College of Education and Counseling, Hickey and Boyer are not only educators, but also teach future educators too. To do such a jobContinue reading “Friday Faculty Lunch: Small scale technology to improve education”
Engineering Awareness Day: Inspiring the engineers of tomorrow
Austin Lampky, Staff Writer On Feb. 26, 2020, Saint Martin’s University’s engineering school opened its doors to a few Western Washington schools and prospective future engineering students for their Engineering Awareness Day event. As described by Saint Martin’s in a schedule for one of the visiting student groups, “Engineering Awareness Day is a celebrationContinue reading “Engineering Awareness Day: Inspiring the engineers of tomorrow”
Student retention rates: Graduating in six years?
Colin Rivera, Staff Writer Many students who attend university know someone who has dropped out, and they will likely continue to meet more students who will do so the further they go in their college career. In the 2017 Saint Martin’s University Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) data feedback report in recent years’Continue reading “Student retention rates: Graduating in six years?”
Invasion vs. Invitation: The complexities of cultural diversity
Atlas Kulish, Section Editor The Senator of Cultural Diversity is proposing the Associated Students of Saint Martin’s University (ASSMU) add a new clause to its bylaws that prohibits religious and political clubs on campus. Gomes floated the idea in the aftermath of a brief and intense exchange with members of Saints for Life, aContinue reading “Invasion vs. Invitation: The complexities of cultural diversity”
US Men’s soccer hopes to kick its way to Tokyo
Ryne Oshiro, Staff Writer The 2020 Olympics are nearing, and the United States Men’s Soccer team looks to punch their ticket to Tokyo. It has been 12 years since the U.S. men’s team has qualified for the Olympic games, and their road to Tokyo will not be an easy one. In January, the U.S.Continue reading “US Men’s soccer hopes to kick its way to Tokyo”
CRS Ambassadors Make A Change
Cheyenne Yap, Staff Writer Lenten season is a significant time when many Catholics take the opportunity to deepen their faith through service and sacrifice. At Saint Martin’s University, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Ambassadors make a significant difference in today’s world through advocating for world issues. CRS Ambassadors at Saint Martin’s play an important role.Continue reading “CRS Ambassadors Make A Change”
The path to Benedictine Leadership
Mary Seiner, Staff Writer On Saturday Feb. 15 on the third floor of Cebula Hall, the Benedictine Leadership Summit (BLP) welcomed resident assistants (RA’s), aspiring RA’s, Norcia floor members, Benedictine scholars, and any others who wanted to learn more about leadership in a Benedictine context. A breakfast of pastries, coffee, and tea was servedContinue reading “The path to Benedictine Leadership “
Saints baseball and softball are in full swing
John Gerchak, Staff Writer Saint Marin’s is finally getting into the baseball and softball season. With the two teams having a combined 16 games under their belt, softball is 5-4 and baseball is 4-3. Though softball was recently rocked by the Concordia Irvine Eagles, the individual performances of team members has been excellent. EspeciallyContinue reading “Saints baseball and softball are in full swing “
Comparing Coronavirus to other deadly outbreaks with Paul Bunge M.D.
Emmanuel Son, Staff Writer In late February 2020, the worldwide death toll of Coronavirus reached a staggering 2,000. The recent death of a Chinese patient in France marks the first death outside of Asia, as well as the first in Europe. A cruise ship quarantine in Japan, revealed 542 cases of the virus amongContinue reading “Comparing Coronavirus to other deadly outbreaks with Paul Bunge M.D.”
